Steelers return to practice after loss of wide receivers coach Drake
The Steelers resumed practice at Chuck Noll Field in Latrobe after the death of Darryl Drake, 62, with grief counselors available and players and staff processing the loss. Head coach Mike Tomlin paid tribute, calling Drake a father and mentor, while a plan for replacing him develops and limited drills proceed under somber skies.
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Wells Maintains Offense Familiar to Texas Tech
Texas Tech coach Matt Wells emphasizes a familiar offensive philosophy with carry-over schemes from Kliff Kingsbury and even Mike Leach while focusing on improving defense. The Red Raiders open August 31 at home versus Montana State and host Oklahoma in a key Big 12 showdown, with QB Alan Bowman described as a football junkie and several graduate transfers expected to bolster the culture.
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